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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Kentucky
1993
Master of Science, University Of Kentucky
1989
Bachelor of Science, University Of Illinois - Urbana
1986
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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U54 Pilot: Extending the reach of the AppalTRUST Cohort to include urban and suburban locations: A feasibility study of outreach, recruitment and data collection in Fayette County, Kentucky.
Rayens, M. K. (PI), Fallin-Bennett, A. (CoI) & Zhang, J. (CoPI)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
12/1/24 → 8/31/25
Project: Research project
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Lily Silverstein: Patient Health-Related Quality of Life After Traumatic Injury
Higgins, J. (PI) & Rayens, M. K. (CoI)
7/1/24 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Carry Forward: Appalachian Tobacco Regulatory Science Team (AppalTRuST): Project 2
Rose, S. (PI), Christian, J. (CoI), Ickes, M. (CoI) & Rayens, M. K. (CoI)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
9/30/23 → 8/31/28
Project: Research project
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Appalachian Tobacco Regulatory Science Team (AppalTRuST): Biostatistics and Informatics Core (BIC)
Rayens, M. K. (PI), Jeong, J. C. (CoI), Rose, S. (CoI), Rzeszutek, M. (CoI) & Thaxton Wiggins, A. (CoI)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
9/30/23 → 8/31/28
Project: Research project
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Appalachian Tobacco Regulatory Science Team (AppalTRuST): Project 1
Rayens, M. K. (PI), Christian, J. (CoI), Fallin-Bennett, A. (CoI), Rose, S. (CoI) & Thaxton Wiggins, A. (CoI)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
9/30/23 → 8/31/28
Project: Research project
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A Demographic Description of Children and Adolescents with Concomitant Autism and Anxiety Along with a Comparison of Receipt of Psychological Services
Salt, E., Wiggins, A. T., Toupin, D. N., Parks, E., Okoli, C. & Rayens, M. K., Jan 1 2025, In: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. 46, 1, p. e33-e39Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Considering Relative Rurality inTobacco Regulatory Science
Appalachian Tobacco Regulatory Science Team (AppalTRUST), Jun 1 2025, In: Nicotine and Tobacco Research. 27, 6, p. 1147-1150 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Evaluation of a Suicide Prevention Education Program for School Nurses With Emphasis on Willingness to Intervene
Salt, E., Cerel, J., Walmsley, L. A., Marfell, J., Stone, E., Ballard, J., Wiggins, A. T. & Rayens, M. K., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Nursing Education Perspectives. 1383.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Examining the Relationship Between Racial, Ethnic, and Economic Residential Segregation and Cigarette Smoking Among a Nationally Representative Sample of Young Adults
Rose, S., Rayens, M. K., Azadi, M., Kierstead, E. C., Kong, A. Y. & Horn, K., Jun 1 2025, In: Nicotine and Tobacco Research. 27, 6, p. 1016-1024 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Factors associated with disposable electronic cigarette use among US youth: A national repeated cross-sectional study, 2021–22
Mattingly, D. T., Agbonlahor, O., Richardson, M., Rayens, M. K., Rose, S. W. & Hart, J. L., Mar 2025, In: Addiction. 120, 3, p. 432-438 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Student Poster Showcase Award for Tobacco Use Prevention
Rayens, M. K. (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Honorary award
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American Statistical Association (ASA) (External organization)
Rayens, M. K. (Member)
1990 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Parental Barriers to Seeking Mental Healthcare for Saudi Children at Risk of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Kappi, A. (Speaker), Okoli, C. (Speaker), Rayens, M. K. (Speaker) & Linares, A. M. (Speaker)
Oct 1 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Community-based Intervention to Enhance Exclusive Breastfeeding in Hispanic Women
Linares, A. M. (Speaker), Rayens, M. K. (Speaker) & Dignan, M. (Speaker)
Jul 1 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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American Public Health Association (External organization)
Rayens, M. K. (Member)
2006 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Infant Growth and Health Conditions Associated with Type of Feeding
Linares, A. M. (Speaker), Rayens, M. K. (Speaker) & Dignan, M. (Speaker)
Nov 1 2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation